Daily Archives: December 10, 2008

Ring in the New Year in Paradise, the Turks and Caicos Islands

Written on December 10, 2008 at 2:54 pm, by Val

New Year’s is always a time of year in the Turks & Caicos with celebration and parties throughout the week between Christmas and New Years. New Year Eve features fireworks display at many resorts, such as Beaches, Club Med and The Sands, as well as gala dinner parties and rocking events with live music at Continue Reading

New Turks and Caicos Restaurants on the culinary scene

Written on December 10, 2008 at 2:49 pm, by susan

This winter season will see a number of new restaurants on the already world class Turks & Caicos dining scene. Here are a few to whet your appetite: Local restaurateur Tony Arata takes his magic to Ocean Club, where he has transformed that property’s restaurant into Opus, Wine Bar and Grille. Featuring a fabulous mahogany Continue Reading

A link to Turks and Caicos history discovered in 9 feet of water!

Written on December 10, 2008 at 2:43 pm, by Val

A research team, which included the folks from the Turks & Caicos National Museum, has discovered the wreck of the slave ship Trouvadore, which slammed into a reef off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1841, freeing the 193 Africans who were being brought to the U.S. South for a life of Continue Reading

Bambarra Rum – The Spirit of the Turks & Caicos

Written on December 10, 2008 at 2:40 pm, by Val

What would a Caribbean island be without its own rum? Recently some local entrepreneurs have introduced the first rum made here in the Turks & Caicos. The rum comes in traditional white and gold, as well as a premium version that is ideal for sipping on the beach, around the pool, at any of TCI’s Continue Reading

Turks & Caicos on Display at South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Written on December 10, 2008 at 2:37 pm, by Val

The annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival is scheduled for February 19-21 and the Turks & Caicos will be there in force. We’ll be showcasing our best cuisine and promoting the destination to the huge crowds that flock to South Beach each year for the largest food and wine festival in North Continue Reading